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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A9 (2018) get price cuts in India

Posted: 11 May 2019 07:00 AM PDT

Last week Samsung slashed the prices of the Galaxy A10, A20, and A30 in India. Now it's time for the Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy A9 (2018) to get price drops in the country. Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) The Galaxy A7 (2018) 4GB RAM variant is now priced at INR15,990 ($227) with the 6GB RAM model carrying a price tag of INR19,990 ($286). On the other hand, the base model of the Galaxy A9 (2018) with 6GB RAM costs INR25,990 ($372), whereas the top-end variant with 8GB RAM is now priced at INR28,990 ($415). Both these smartphones are available at new prices from Samsung India's online...

Motorola One Vision leaks in full glory ahead of May 15 expected launch

Posted: 11 May 2019 05:00 AM PDT

The Motorola One Vision which is said to go official on May 15 has leaked in full glory with its price, specifications, and renders. The renders don't reveal anything new about the phone's design, but they do corroborate previous leaks. The One Vision has a tall display on the front with a hole in the top-left corner for the selfie camera, and at the back is a dual camera which is accompanied by a fingerprint scanner and Android One branding. Motorola One Vision in Blue and Brown colors On the right side of the One Vision is the volume rocker and power button, and to left is a...

OnePlus is partnering with Three UK and National Geographic prior to the 7 series launch

Posted: 11 May 2019 03:00 AM PDT

With just a few days to go before the May 14 launch of the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, the Chinese company is really kicking its marketing campaign into high gear. In keeping with its traditional online sales model, OnePlus has understandably been flooding the digital ad space as of late. That being said, the company is also known to branch out to more traditional media as well as launch some often elaborate guerilla marketing campaigns outside the digital realm. Especially to boost attention for new device releases. Print seems to be particularly popular with the OnePlus 7 launch team. We have...

Oppo F11 Pro now comes with double storage in India

Posted: 11 May 2019 12:55 AM PDT

The Oppo F11 Pro debuted in India back in March with 64GB of internal storage. Now after two months, the company has launched a new variant of this smartphone which comes with 128GB of storage onboard. This new variant is priced at INR25,990 ($372) which is INR1,000 ($14) more than the 64GB version. It's available for purchase from Amazon.in in Thunder Black and Aurora Green colors. Apart from increased storage, this new model retains the rest of the hardware from the 64GB variant. It's powered by Helio P70 SoC which is paired with 6GB RAM. It sports a 6.53-inch FHD+ notchless...

HTC shares more concrete Android 9 Pie update timeline for the U12+, U11+, and U11

Posted: 10 May 2019 09:00 PM PDT

HTC has finally shared some more news about its Android 9 Pie update timeline. The company announced back in March that the U11, U11+, and U12+ would all get the new software "starting Q2" - which starts in April and ends in June. So now that we're smack dab in the middle of that quarter, we assume a lot of people have been asking HTC whether it forgot its promise. Turns out the answer is no. We want to share the release schedule of the Android Pie updates for #HTC smartphones. Please note, certain regions & carrier deployment may affect these dates. U11 rollout will begin late May,...

vivo Y3 leaks with Helio P35 SoC and other mid-range specs

Posted: 10 May 2019 07:00 PM PDT

vivo's been very active with phone launches lately, and it looks like the company isn't ready to slow down in the near future. A new leak today details an upcoming device, the vivo Y3, which is expected to make its debut in China soon. The vivo Y3 is pictured here in a color version that is going to be called Peach Powder. There's also going to be one called Peacock Blue. The phone has a 6.35-inch touchscreen with 1544x720 resolution and a waterdrop notch. It's powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and either 64 or 128GB of storage. The triple rear camera...

HTC might be exiting the Chinese market soon

Posted: 10 May 2019 05:00 PM PDT

It's still unclear how much of HTC's smartphone making division was left after Google's acquisition of assets and employees, and the company seems to lately be focusing a lot more on its VR efforts. Back in July of last year it decided to exit the Indian smartphone market, and it might do the same in China soon. According to a new report, the company's devices are no longer for sale on JD.com or Tmall. HTC's official Weibo account says this came after careful consideration of its long-term business strategy for the Chinese market. For now it's still selling handsets through its own...

TSMC already producing A13 chip for upcoming iPhones

Posted: 10 May 2019 02:59 PM PDT

We already knew that Taiwanese chip maker TSMC will be Apple's sole supplier for the upcoming A13 chipsets which will make their debut in the 2019 iPhones. Now, reports from Bloomberg suggest that the semiconductor manufacturer has begun trial production of the upcoming SoCs with plans to start mass production towards the end of the month. The new A13 chip will be built on the 7nm process and will offer enhanced EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography. As always we can expect cutting edge performance and improved battery life from the upcoming A13. According to insiders, Apple will...

Oppo F11 Pro gets a new color: Waterfall Gray

Posted: 10 May 2019 01:30 PM PDT

The Oppo F11 Pro launched with two color options and now a third one is available - Waterfall Gray. Despite its name, this option actually has more of a lavender hue, check out the images below. The new color is launching in several regions. In Malaysia, it's available on the official Oppo site as well as retailers like Lazada and Shopee. In Thailand, it's on pre-order this week. In the Philippines, it's coming soon, right on time to celebrate the brand's 5th year anniversary in the country. Oppo F11 Pro in Waterfall Gray Note that unlike the other two colors (Thunder Black...

You can now play Google Podcasts from search results on iOS and desktop

Posted: 10 May 2019 12:00 PM PDT

Google's dedicated podcasts app graced the Play Store almost one year ago but an iOS port or desktop option was nowhere to be seen. That changed today as all the podcasts on Google's platform appear directly in the search results. All you need to do is search for your podcast of choice and you will automatically be able to play the session from your mobile or desktop browser. Rolling out this week you'll be able to search for and play podcasts directly in Google Search across Android, iOS, and desktop browsers, a step toward making audio a first-class citizen across Google....

Samsung posts tips for vloggers on how to get the best out of the Galaxy S10+

Posted: 10 May 2019 10:30 AM PDT

So, you want to be a vlogger? Samsung has posted a few helpful tips that start with getting a Galaxy S10+. Anyway, the guide offers advice on how to improve the quality of the footage as well as the content of your vlogs. The first tip is simple - if you don't have a stabilizing gimbal on you, Super Steady Mode can shoot shake-free footage (it works best for well-lit scenes). You can use Hyperlapse to show transitions from one location to another. You can create Hyperlapse videos from regular footage, which is great if you forgot to enable it at the time. Slow motion clips...

Huawei P30 Lite review

Posted: 10 May 2019 09:44 AM PDT

What looks like a Huawei P30, feels like a P30, snaps photos like a P30, and yet it's cheaper and lighter? Indeed, that's the Huawei P30 Lite with equally stunning design, promising gaming capabilities, but above all - has one skilled triple-camera on the back.

Withings introduces Steel HR Sapphire Signature lineup

Posted: 10 May 2019 08:00 AM PDT

French smart device maker Withings is looking to expand its smartwatch lineup with its new Steel HR Sapphire series. The new offerings will feature the signature minimalist look with improved durability thanks to the sapphire glass. There are two 36mm versions which come in White & Rose Gold or Blue & Silver and a larger 40mm Black & Slate Grey option. The casing on all three is made from stainless steel with chrome accents and leather watch straps. The Steel HR features smart notification support, a heart rate monitor, connected GPS tracking which relies on your phone, special...

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